Education News Schools

John and Ruth McGee Foundation and Glenville State University Announce New Five-Year Scholarship Program for Primary Education Majors

With the generous support of the John and Ruth McGee Foundation, Glenville State University is pleased to announce a new five-year scholarship program for primary education majors. This program will provide $100,000 in support for the next five years to our West Virginia students pursuing education degrees.  Scholarships will be awarded to high-need students from Read More…
Business Government News

Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,222 New WV Business Registrations for November of 2024 Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,222 new businesses statewide during the month of November according to Secretary of State Mac Warner.  Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of Read More…
Community Events News

Official Results from Route 33 Wrestling’s Final 2024 Event

Spencer, WV –  Mistletoe Melee results – Saturday, December 7th, 2024Owner/promoter – “The Boss Lady” Jessi McCumbersRing announcer: Nick StevensReferees: Smartie Marks and Mike Luckey Brought to you by: Groves Auto Service, Twister’s Garage, and the City Of Spencer 2024 Year End Awards Results:Men’s Wrestler of the Year: Michael AnthonyWomen’s Wrestler of the Year: Sarah Read More…
Community Events Health News News

Minnie Hamilton Receives $11 Million in Rural Hospital Grant Funding

​Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $40 million in Rural Hospital Grant funding today during a ceremony held at Boone Memorial Hospital.  The program, which launched in October following the appropriation of funds by the West Virginia Legislature during the most recent special session, will improve healthcare infrastructure and services at rural hospitals across West Virginia. Read More…
Government News

Water Co. Consolidation: Somebody Better Get This Boat in the Water

By Shari Johnson, Publisher The tri-consolidation process of the water systems in Calhoun County has been a source of contention and political manipulation from the beginning. To the general public involved (water customers), so long as their water is coming out of the faucet without issue, their bill is reasonable and they have trust in Read More…